Some photos taken during cleaning time... Misc group of snakes

[bioteacher]

Thought I'd just post the photos here - I know they're not all boas, but just a menagerie of species. Photos of some of the rest of my collection on cleaning day.

Mussuranas (both in shed):














C. paulsoni:



Sonorans:







Banded Cat-eyed Snakes:





DCI Python:





Candoia carinata:


Characteristic white-tail band in C. carinata:


Showing how the female is twice the size of the male in C. carinata:



New C. b. australis:
Big female -















Juvenile male (yes he is that orange) -











The two of them together:



Bimini Island Boas, Jack & Jill:







Jill took a little longer to get feeding on bigger prey items:



White-lined Gecko:





New Dominican Red Mountain Boa, brown male but will throw red babies:

[meowmeowkazoo]

Beautiful photographs!

[C&H Exotic Morphs]

Absolutely amazing photos!

[dragonboy4578]

Awesome photos!!!

[Vypyrz]

Those are some great photos of an awesome collection...

[TheWinWizard]

Awesome collection and photos.

[Evenstar]

Goodness Chris, your photography is outstanding!! Gorgeous animals!

[bioteacher]

Thanks all so much! I appreciate the comments and y'all taking a look at the thread!

[Evenstar]

Chris, can you share a little info on the Bimini Island Boas? What are they like? Are these the ones that you told me once are somewhat difficult to start feeding as neonates? They need to be started on lizards? Forgive me if I'm a bit confused, lol. I've been looking into several various species recently and its hard to keep everything straight...

They are awesome looking...

[bioteacher]

Thanks Kali! Always happy to help with info and will readily "talk shop" on herp species!

The Bimini boas (Epicrates striatus fosteri) also usually start on lizards, but are easier to switch and mine readily take f/t mice hoppers and weanlings. They are also super friendly. When I pick them up they love to wrap around my wrist and fingers and just relax. Very awesome species. They should also become more black and iridescent (google them, as I don't have adult photos).

The one's that are harder to start are the Haitian boas (Epicrates striatus striatus). At least mine have been harder to get eating regular mice meals. They currently are assist fed mice pinkies and medium adult rat tails. Also, super friendly snakes though!

I'm also not sure if Bimini Island boas are allowed for interstate commerce without a permit because it is IUCN Threatened species (I believe - not sure on the current status). I know not many people are working with them. I absolutely love them though and am excited for some breeding within the next 2-3 years!!!